JDR clinical and translational research
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The American Dental Association recommends that dentists use a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) prior to prescribing an opioid for acute pain management. ⋯ Findings from this national survey suggest that the majority of practicing dentists find PDMPs helpful in informing their opioid-prescribing practices; however, consistent PDMP use was not common. Whereas the existence of a state-mandated use policy is a consistent predictor of dentists' PDMP use, outreach and education efforts may overcome key barriers to use identified in this study.